Jacket/backpack system

ABSTRACT

A waterproof jacket and backpack system is described. The backpack has a first cavity and a further cavity closed by closure means. The jacket has a back panel and two sleeves. A waterproof jacket is attached to the further cavity and stored in that cavity. While the backpack is maintained on the back of the user, the user is able to open the further cavity and extract the jacket from the backpack and wear the jacket.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to backpacks and in particular backpackswhich include an attached jacket therein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Even with advances in modern technology and the advent of smart phonesand the like, unexpected adverse weather conditions (such as rain, windor snow) still catch many people unprepared when they venture outside.In today's world, packing of standard daily items in a backpack orbriefcase as well as remembering to include yet another additional itemsuch as a jacket or umbrella means that the jacket or umbrella is oftenoverlooked and left at home, the office or at school.

Even when a jacket is included by a user in their backpack before goingoutside, if it is necessary to wear the jacket due to rain/wind etc, itcan be a cumbersome and relatively inconvenient process to put thejacket on. Typically, it is necessary to place the backpack down, removethe jacket from the backpack, open the jacket, put the jacket on, andretrieve the backpack and place it on the shoulders of the user, beforemoving on. This process can be difficult where it is crowded,potentially unsafe, and extremely difficult if the user is on a bicycleor motorcycle.

There have been attempts to address the above problem, where a jacket isattached to and stored within in a backpack for later use. However, thejacket/backpack arrangement of these systems tend not to be waterproof,or are difficult to actually wear in practice, or may be problematic tomanufacture. Additionally, such prior art systems have closures for thejacket storage portion which may rust or be otherwise difficult tooperate.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide analternative to the above backpack/jacket systems which addresses or atleast alleviates some of the above deficiencies.

Broadly speaking, the present invention describes several broad forms.Embodiments of the present invention may include one or any combinationof the different broad forms herein described.

According to a first broad form of the present invention, there isprovided a waterproof personal carrying system. The system comprises abackpack having a first cavity and at least one further cavity, the atleast one further cavity defined by closure means, a waterproof jacketattached to the further cavity and received therein, the jacketcomprising a back panel and two sleeves extending therefrom, whereinwhile the backpack is maintained proximal to the back of the user,actuation means engageable by the user release the closure means of thefurther cavity for extraction of the jacket and insertion of the arms ofthe user into the sleeves thereof.

Preferably, the closure means may be formed from first and second flaps,wherein optionally the flaps may include a plurality of magnetsextending about the periphery of the flaps, wherein the magnets areengageable with at least a portion of the backpack. The flaps may befurther defined by a flexible semi rigid material and maintained inmagnetic engagement with the back panel until user actuation. Optionallythe flaps may be deformable by the body of the user upon extraction ofthe jacket from the backpack.

Preferably, the actuation means for releasing the closure means extendsalong the arms of the jacket to the sleeve ends for engagement with theuser. Alternatively, the actuation means may be strings which arereceived in channels defined in the sleeves of the jacket. Waterpoofchannels may be embossed in walls of the further cavity to drain liquidtherefrom. Preferably, the further cavity may be configured so as to befluidically isolated from the first cavity.

Preferably, the back panel of the jacket may be sized so as to extendsubstantially about the backpack when extracted therefrom. Optionally,the jacket may further include a hood. Advantageously, the side panelsof the jacket may be sized so as to extend about the side of the userand the backpack when extracted therefrom.

According to a second broad form of the present invention, there isprovided an integrally formed backpack/garment. The backpack/garmentcomprises a backpack having a first cavity and at least one furthercavity, the at least one further cavity selectively closeable by closuremeans, a waterproof jacket attached to the further cavity and receivedtherein, the jacket comprising a back panel and two sleeves extendingtherefrom, wherein while the backpack is maintained proximal to the backof the user, actuation means engageable by the user release the closuremeans of the further cavity for extraction of the jacket and insertionof the arms of the user into the sleeves thereof.

Preferably, the waterproof jacket and pocket attached to said jacket forreceiving the jacket therein, and the jacket may comprising a back paneland two sleeves extending therefrom and the pocket may be engageablewith a backpack, and upon engagement of the pocket to the backpack andwithout removing the backpack from the back of a user, actuation meansmay be engageable by the user release a closure means of the pocket forextraction of the jacket and insertion of the arms of the user into thesleeves thereof.

Preferably, the pocket is defined by closure means which comprise firstand second flaps. Advantageously the flaps may include a plurality ofmagnets extending about the periphery of the flaps, while the magnetsmay be engageable with at least a portion of the backpack. Optionally,the flaps are defined by a flexible semi rigid material and maybemaintained in magnetic engagement with the back panel until useractuation.

Preferably, the actuation means for releasing the closure means extendalong the arms of the jacket to the sleeve ends for engagement with theuser. Alternatively, the actuation means are strings which are receivedin channels defined in the sleeves of the jacket. Preferably, thewaterproof channels may be embossed in walls of the further cavity todrain liquid therefrom.

Advantageously, the waterproof jacket and pocket may be configured so asto be fluidically isolated from the first cavity. Optionally, the backpanel of the jacket may be sized so as to extend substantially about thebackpack when extracted therefrom, still further the waterproof jacketand pocket may further include a hood and the side panels of the jacketmay be sized so as to extend about the side of the user and the backpackwhen extracted therefrom.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is described by the following detailed descriptionof preferred but non-limiting embodiments of the present invention byway of examples and with reference to the accompanying drawings, inwhich:—

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the presentinvention in a closed configuration;

FIG. 2 a shows a perspective view of the front compartment of theembodiment of the present invention depicted in FIG. 1;

FIG. 2 b shows an underplan perspective view together with additionalflaps of the compartment of FIG. 2 a;

FIG. 3 a shows a cross-sectional view of the magnet placement in theback panel;

FIG. 3 b shows a schematic view of the frame with built-in magnet;

FIG. 3 c shows the frame in three-dimensional cross-section;

FIG. 3 d shows the frame together with flaps in cross-section;

FIG. 4 depicts an opened view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 prior toextraction of the jacket;

FIG. 5 a shows an embodiment of the backpack depicted in FIG. 1 in aclosed configuration;

FIG. 5 b shows the embodiment of FIG. 5 a in a first partially openedconfiguration;

FIG. 5 c depicts the embodiment of FIG. 5 a in a second partially openedconfiguration;

FIG. 5 d is still a further opened configuration;

FIG. 5 e shows a top view of a user of a user extracting the jacket fromthe backpack of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 f is a side view of the fully opened jacket;

FIG. 6 a is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 6 b shows an enlarged sectional view of the drainage arrangement ofthe backpack depicted in FIG. 6 a;

FIG. 6 c shows a partial view of the backpack of FIG. 6 a containing aninsert;

FIG. 6 d shows a insert adapted for inclusion in the backpack in topview;

FIG. 6 e shows the insert of FIG. 6 d in bottom view;

FIG. 7 a depicts a perspective view of the backpack containing a jacketprior to extraction;

FIG. 7 b shows a schematic representation of the attachment between thebackpack and the jacket;

FIG. 8 a is a side view of the second embodiment of the presentinvention prior to opening;

FIG. 8 b is a partially open state of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 8a;

FIG. 8 c depicts the jacket in a further partially opened configuration;

FIG. 8 d depicts the jacket in still a further opened configuration;

FIG. 8 e depicts the final jacket relative to the backpack;

FIG. 8 f depicts the jacket and additional hood in use and where thejacket extends substantially about the backpack and its contents.

FIG. 9 is a further representation of the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 8a to 8 f showing the components of the jacket and pack when assembled;

FIG. 10 a shows a backpack of the embodiment of FIG. 1 including anadditional hood; and

FIG. 10 b is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 10 a showing theadditional hood.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be describedwith reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. The preferred embodiments include abackpack with an attached jacket for protecting the user and thecontents of the backpack from rain wind and the external environment. Itwould be readily understood by a person skilled in the art thatalternative embodiments of the present invention may be suitablyconfigured for use in other applications.

A first broad form of the waterproof personal carrying system of thepresent invention is depicted in FIGS. 1 to 5 and described below.

As shown in the Figures, the backpack 10 includes straps 12 by which theuser carries the pack on their back. The backpack 10 includes a firstcavity 20 in which the user is able to store the goods to be carried.Optionally this first cavity 20 may be closed through mating zips orother closure systems common in the art.

A second cavity 30 located forward of the first cavity 20 and distal tothe user's back and includes an insert 32 which is contained therein.The second cavity 20 is defined by flaps 34 which are held in the closedposition depicted in FIG. 1 through a closure system 36. In theembodiment depicted the second cavity is defined by waterproof materialand an insert, which means that it is fluidically separated from thefirst cavity.

An extraction system 50 assists the user in extraction of the jacket 60(not shown) from the second cavity 30.

As depicted the extraction system exits the lower portion of the cavityand is attached to the shoulder straps 12 of the backpack.Advantageously (although not visible in FIG. 1), this extraction systemmay be attached with the straps 12 as is detailed below.

Preferably there may also be included a drainage system 28 to drain thesecond cavity to facilitate the drainage of water from a wet jacketwhich has been packed away into that second cavity.

Referring now to FIGS. 2 a and 2 b, there is depicted the insert 32which is included within the second cavity 30 of the backpack. In apreferred embodiment, the insert 32 may be formed from ethylene vinalacetate (EVA) plastic, or the like so as to define waterproof separationof the front cavity from the rest of the backpack.

The insert includes two flaps 34 which are attached at a side seam ofthe insert by gluing, stitching, a combination of both or through otherarrangements known to persons skilled in the art.

The insert includes a channel 38 about a raised centre panel 39 forreceiving the jacket 60 (not shown). The raised centre panel and the topportion of the insert also include magnets 37 which are engageable withthe peripheral region of the flaps 34.

As shown more particularly in FIG. 2 b, the flaps may include a frame 34b in which the magnets are received and which provides form to thematerial portion of the flaps 34 a.

Magnets 37 are located in the insert at positions which correspond tothe top and lower sections of the flaps and the central portion of theinsert. Corresponding magnets are also located in the periphery of theflaps, at locations corresponding to the magnets in the insert to retainthe flap in a closed position through the magnetic interaction. Asshown, the magnetic attraction holds the flaps closed so as to form acavity into which the jacket 60 can be stored.

Referring now to FIG. 3 a, the insert contains a magnet 37 which isreceived in a corresponding recesses of the insert 32 b and over whichthe fabric 32 c covering the insert may be bonded or attached throughstitching or the like.

Referring now to FIG. 3 b, there is shown an exemplary depiction of theframe 34 b for the flaps 34. The frame 34 b as shown depicts thelocation of the magnets 37 at various points on the periphery of theframe. It would be appreciated that corresponding magnets are located atthe top portions of the insert 32 and the central panel for engagementwith the magnets shown. As would be appreciated by a person skilled inthe art the actual location of the magnets is not critical, providedthat a magnetic closure means is formed by the magnets of both theinsert and the flaps at corresponding opposed locations.

Referring to FIG. 3 c, there is shown a three-dimensional representationof the magnets in location in the enclosure frame 34 b depicted in FIG.3 b. The magnets 37 can be seen in the internal channel of the frame.

Referring to FIG. 3 d, it can be seen that the internal frame of theflap 34 includes a magnet 37 in an opening 35 b as well as fabric 34 cso as to define the overall flap 34.

Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown an opened schematicrepresentation of the jacket 60 which is contained in the second cavity30. The flaps 34 and the frame 34 b of the flaps can be seen in anopened position. The extraction system 50 includes an end 52 which canbe grasped by the hands of a user and a connecting means (such as cordor string) which is connected to a portion of the jacket, and isarranged so as to exit from the lower portion of the second cavity andmay run along the shoulder straps 12 when the jacket is inside the pack.These connecting means may be attached to the shoulder straps with aclip or the like (not shown). The raised central panel 39 of the insertis also visible and shown for reference.

The operation of the jacket/backpack of the present invention can beunderstood more particularly by reference to FIGS. 5 a-5 f.

As depicted in FIG. 5 a, the user 70 has grasped the engagement means 52of the extraction system 50 in their hands. As shown, the user hasdecided it is now time to extract the jacket 60 from the second cavityfrom which the jacket is contained.

Typically, the engagement means which are grasped by the user and usedto extract the jacket from the pack may be a simple ring or handleconnected by strings or cords 54 to the jacket itself near to thearmholes of the jacket.

Optionally, (although not depicted for clarity in the figures) the cordor string 54 may be included in a channel formed in the sleeve toseparate it from the arms of the user.

The extraction system, engagement means and cord or strings may beattached to the shoulder straps 12 of the pack, so that they areconveniently located for grasping by the user when the user seeks toextract the jacket from the pack.

As shown in FIG. 5 b, the flap 34 is pulled opened by the use graspingthe extraction system 50 by the engagement means 52 of that system. Uponraising their arms, it can be seen that the flap 34 opens therebyextracting the jacket 60 from the cavity.

As shown in FIG. 5 c, the user is then able to further elevate theirarms to fully extract the jacket from the second cavity.

As shown in FIGS. 5 c and 5 d, further pulling of the extraction systemallows the user to bring the armholes of the jacket 60 into a positionin which the user can insert their arms. It is noted that the backpackstraps are still located about the user's shoulders, and the user hasnot needed to remove the backpack from their back.

Referring to the top view of the system shown in FIG. 5 e, the user 70has grasped the end 52 of the extraction system 50 and has extracted thejacket 60 from the second cavity 30 of the pack.

It can be seen that the sleeves 62 of the jacket 60 are engaged with theextraction system. The flap portion 34 and the insert 32 are shown indotted relief as an indication of their location during operation. Theraised central panel 39 and the surrounding channels 38 are shown forfurther reference.

FIG. 5 f depicts a jacket when fully opened and worn by the user. It canbe seen from FIG. 5 f that the sleeves 62 of the jacket 60 are externalof the straps 12 which are shown in dotted line representation. Thefirst compartment 20 is visible in dotted line representation as well asthe second compartment 30 and flaps 34.

Importantly, as would be appreciated from the depiction of thewaterproof personal carrying system of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 f,the person, the backpack, and the flaps and all aspects of the jacketare protected from the external environment. This has been accomplishedwithout the user needing to remove the pack from their back.

In this embodiment shown in FIG. 5 f, an optional hood 64 is included onthe jacket. However, it will be appreciated by a person skilled in theart that such a hood is an optional feature.

Referring now to FIGS. 6 to 10, there is depicted a second embodiment ofthe waterproof personal carrying system (backpack/jacket) of the presentinvention. As shown in FIG. 6 a, a backpack 110 has a first cavity 120which is closed through a zip 122. The backpack 110 also has a secondcompartment 130 also closed by a zipper or closure means. The backpack110 has straps 112 for securing the pack to the back of a user. The packalso has a third cavity 140 which is secured by a zip 140.

The second cavity 130 is closed by a panel of fabric which is secured toreleasably cover the second cavity. This opening can be either part ofthe front panel, the top panel or may be included as a subsequentlymodified panel in the backpack.

Referring to FIG. 6 b, there is shown an embodiment 160 of the drainagesystem by which water can be drained from the second cavity.

As depicted, the drainage channel may be formed/embossed in the insertas shown. The channel or depression may be surrounded by a waterproofmaterial 172 to direct water from the cavity (and from storage of a wetjacket after use) through the drainage hole.

Referring to FIG. 6 c, a frame may be included inside the second cavity130 which may be accessible through the ejection opening 132. The insert134 can be formed from a rigid, or semi-rigid material such as plastic,kevlar, or the like. In the embodiment shown, the insert is made from awaterproof material so that the inside of the second cavity containingthe jacket is fluidically isolated from the first cavity of thebackpack.

The insert 134 may be received in corresponding stitched compartment ofthe second cavity 130. As depicted in the Figure, the insert is sizedand arranged in such a way so as to define a tapered opening in whichthe jacket of the present invention may be received.

Persons skilled in the art would appreciate that the shape of the insertdepicted is representative only and variations of the shape could bemade without departing from the scope of the present invention. Thepanel 134 can also be seen in under plan view as shown in FIGS. 6 d-6 e,in which the opening 136 and the lower portion 138 of the panel arevisible.

Referring to FIG. 7 a, the backpack of FIGS. 6 a and 6 c is depicted,with a representative jacket 160 depicted therein.

As is depicted in FIG. 7 b, the jacket 160 may be secured to the pack110 through a number of different arrangements. As shown, the jacket isattached to the backpack through a strip 164 which attaches to the packand the jacket. In particular, the end 166 of the strip 164 may includeVelcro™ or the like which is attached to a corresponding region formedon the jacket 160. Alternatively, it would be appreciated that thejacket may be removably attached to the pack, for example by way ofstitching the strip to the jacket. Other arrangements would also bepossible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As shown in the operation and extraction of the jacket from the backpackaccording to the second embodiment of the present invention is depictedwith reference to FIGS. 8 a to 8 f. As shown in FIG. 8 a, the user 170engages the extraction means 150 in their hands. This extraction meansinclude a cord or string 152 which is attached to the jacket. In thearrangement depicted in FIG. 8 a, this cord or string runs into thejacket which is sought in the second cavity 130. Optionally, the cord orstring may be included or restrained inside separate channels which aredefined in the sleeves of the jacket.

Referring to FIG. 8 b, after the user has grasped the extraction means150, the user is able to raise their arms so as to extract the jacketfrom the second cavity 130.

Referring to FIG. 8 c, the backpack 110 is shown in dotted line outlinefor reference only. It would be appreciated that the back and sidepanels of the jacket are at this point out of the second cavity 120 withthe armholes 164 of the sleeve visible.

Referring to 8 d, the user has inserted a left arm into the armhole 164of the jacket 160 whilst grasped in the extraction mechanism 150. It canbe seen that the user's arm will then enter the rest of the sleeveportion 166 of the jacket.

Referring to the top view of the system shown in FIG. 8 e, the user 170has grasped the end 152 of the extraction system 150 and has extractedthe jacket 60 from the second cavity 130 of the pack via the opening132.

It can be seen that the sleeves 162 of the jacket 160 are engaged withthe extraction system. The opening 132 and the insert 134 are shown indotted relief as an indication of their location during operation.

After the jacket has been extracted, it can be seen that by referring toFIG. 8 f, the backpack and its contents therein are protected from theexternal environment. In addition, the user is also protected frominclement whether affecting them, including rain or wind. In theembodiment depicted, the jacket 160 includes a hood portion 168 whichprotects their head from the elements.

The hood portion 168 may also further include reflective patches toincrease its visibility.

Referring to the extraction method detailed in FIGS. 8 a to 8 f, it canbe seen that the user is able to grasp the extraction means (rings ortoggles etc) to extract the jacket from the second cavity 130. The useris able to extract the jacket 160 without having to place the backpackon the ground, turn around face the backpack, unzip the pack and placethe jacket on. Accordingly, there is no need in the waterproof personalcarrying system of the present invention for the user to take off thepack.

It would be appreciated that the arrangement depicted in FIG. 8 f showsthe user and the pack both extremely well protected from the elementswith the fabric of the back and side portions of the jacket extending soas to substantially cover both the backpack and the user.

Referring now to FIG. 9, there is depicted a representation of thepanels and cut used in the jacket and waterproof personal carryingsystem of the present invention.

It would be appreciated that the size and shape of the panels 67 of thepack and the size and shape of the panels of the jacket are configuredsuch that the jacket extends substantially about both the user and thebackpack, whilst the user is wearing the backpack.

It would be appreciated that a typical jacket would be made up of a backpanel and side panels which have an entirely different profile to thejacket of the present invention. In particular, it is necessary to havedifferent shaped side and back panels so as to enclose both the user andthe backpack when the jacket has been extracted from the backpack.

Referring finally to FIGS. 10 a and 10 b, there is shown further viewsof the jacket 60,160 of either the first or second embodiment includingan optional hood 168. The backpack is shown in dotted relief, protectedfrom the elements and inclement weather through the jacket which extendsabout both the user and the backpack. In the embodiment depicted, theuser has a motorcycle helmet on top of the hood, ready for operation ofa motorcycle in wet conditions, safe in the knowledge that the user andthe contents of the backpack will remain dry.

Preferably, the flaps may be made from a flexible polyurethane panel,which may be moulded to include light weight rare earth or ordinarymagnets therein. Alternatively, depending on specific requirements,stronger material such as plastic, aluminium or the like may be includedin the frame material of the flaps, without departing from the scope ofthe present invention.

It would be appreciated that the jacket 60 may be attached to the secondcavity 30 along a bottom scene thereof or in a permanent or removablearrangement. In exemplary embodiment this attachment may be throughusing glues, zips, or through the ease of press studs (e.g. snap lockeddevices) or other suitable attachment means.

It would also be appreciated that the arrangement and location of themagnets in the closure means of the present invention are forillustrative purposes only and a variety of other arrangements whichcould similarly effect closure of the flaps. Preferably, the flaps aredeformable so as to open the second cavity 30 upon user's actuation ofthe extraction system. The strings or cord of the extraction system mayin certain embodiments, extend along the arms of the jacket to thesleeve for engagement with the user.

Optionally, waterproof channels may be formed in the walls of the secondcavity 30, in order to drain the liquid from the backpack, particularlywhen a wet jacket has been folded up into the second cavity.

It would be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the sizingand cut of the jacket would need to be adapted for the extra length andgirth of a user who is also wearing a backpack.

The present invention allows for a user to extract the jacket containedtherein without needing to remove the backpack from their back. This isparticularly important where the user is walking, standing or sitting ona stationery motorcycle or bicycle. In particular, in a lattersituation, it can be difficult and possibly dangerous to attempt toextract a jacket from a pack whilst mounted on these vehicles.

In addition, the present invention allows the users to protect boththemselves and the contents of their backpack from the externalenvironment from rain or in inclement weather. The exclusion of thewater from the external environment from both the user and the contentsof the backpack provide security and reliability for the carrying of thedelicate electronic components such as mobile phones, laptop computer orthe like.

In the jacket/carrying system depicted in embodiment one, the flaps aremagnetically engageable with the frame of the pack. This allows the userto easily, and quickly, extract the jacket from the backpack byovercoming the magnetic engagement of the flaps with the frame.

Certain embodiments of the invention have been tested where it ispossible for the user to extract the jacket from backpack whilstoperating a moving bicycle. It is appreciated that operation of theinvention this way would depend upon the safety of the specificsituation.

Advantageously, if the insert is made from a waterproof material, thejacket can be reinserted into the pack without drying. In particular,whether insert is a waterproof material, the pack may include a drainagechannel for drainage the material from the jacket. Preferably, thisdrainage channel is shaped and configured such that it drains away thewater from the user which may be flowing from the wet jacket.

Advantageously, the frame of the insert and corresponding flaps may beproduced from multiple materials including cordura, canvas and the likefitted across resilient and flexible plastic, PU or PET frame. Thismeans that the insert and magnetic flaps of the present invention may beable to be retrofitted to other backpack with reduced cost.

Using a flexible, yet resilient polyurethane or other plastic frametogether with magnets allows for a bendable, yet defined closuremechanism. In contrast to securing the flaps with velcro, or snap lockconnectors, the magnetic closure system on the flexible frame allowseasy extraction and at the same time maintains firm closure of thesecond cavity.

While the present invention has been explained by reference to theexamples or preferred embodiments described above, it will beappreciated that those are examples to assist understanding of thepresent invention and are not meant to be restrictive. Variations ormodifications which are obvious or trivial to persons skilled in theart, as well as improvements made thereon, should be considered asequivalents of this invention.

Furthermore, while the present invention has been explained by referenceto two embodiments, and specific configurations of the extraction systemdepicted therein, it should be appreciated that the invention can apply,whether with or without modification, to other arrangements without lossof generality.

What is claimed is:
 1. A waterproof personal carrying system, the systemcomprising: a backpack having a first cavity and at least one furthercavity, the at least one further cavity defined by closure means, awaterproof jacket attached to the further cavity and received therein,the jacket comprising a back panel and two sleeves extending therefrom,wherein while the backpack is maintained proximal to the back of theuser, actuation means engageable by the user release the closure meansof the further cavity for extraction of the jacket and insertion of thearms of the user into the sleeves thereof.
 2. The waterproof personalcarrying system of claim 1, wherein the closure means comprises firstand second flaps.
 3. The waterproof personal carrying system of claim 2,further including a plurality of magnets extending about the peripheryof the flaps, wherein the magnets are engageable with at least a portionof the backpack.
 4. The waterproof personal carrying system of claim 3,wherein flaps are defined by a flexible semi rigid material.
 5. Thewaterproof personal carrying system of claim 3, wherein the flaps aremaintained in magnetic engagement with the back panel until useractuation.
 6. The waterproof personal carrying system of claim 2,wherein the flaps are deformable by the body of the user upon extractionof the jacket from the backpack.
 7. The waterproof personal carryingsystem of claim 1, wherein the actuation means for releasing the closuremeans extend along the arms of the jacket to the sleeve ends forengagement with the user.
 8. The waterproof personal carrying system ofclaim 7, wherein the actuation means are strings which are received inchannels defined in the sleeves of the jacket.
 9. The waterproofpersonal carrying system of claim 1, wherein waterproof channels areembossed in walls of the further cavity to drain liquid therefrom. 10.The waterproof personal carrying system of claim 1, wherein a furthercavity is configured so as to be fluidically isolated from the firstcavity.
 11. The waterproof personal carrying system of claim 1, whereinthe back panel of the jacket is sized so as to extend substantiallyabout the backpack when extracted therefrom.
 12. The waterproof personalcarrying system of claim 1, wherein the jacket further includes a hood.13. The waterproof personal carrying system of claim 1, wherein sidepanels of the jacket are sized so as to extend about the side of theuser and the backpack when extracted therefrom.
 14. An integrally formedbackpack/garment comprising: a backpack having a first cavity and atleast one further cavity, the at least one further cavity selectivelycloseable by closure means a waterproof jacket attached to the furthercavity and received therein, the jacket comprising a back panel and twosleeves extending therefrom, wherein while the backpack is maintainedproximal to the back of the user, actuation means engageable by the userrelease the closure means of the further cavity for extraction of thejacket and insertion of the arms of the user into the sleeves thereof.15. A waterproof jacket and pocket attached to said jacket for receivingthe jacket therein, the jacket comprising a back panel and two sleevesextending therefrom wherein the pocket is engageable with a backpack,and upon engagement of the pocket to the backpack and without removingthe backpack from the back of a user, actuation means engageable by theuser release a closure means of the pocket for extraction of the jacketand insertion of the arms of the user into the sleeves thereof.
 16. Thewaterproof jacket and pocket of claim 15, wherein the pocket is definedby closure means which comprise first and second flaps.
 17. Thewaterproof jacket and pocket of claim 16, wherein the flaps include aplurality of magnets extending about the periphery of the flaps, whereinthe magnets are engageable with at least a portion of the backpack. 18.The waterproof jacket and pocket of claim 16, wherein the flaps aredefined by a flexible semi rigid material.
 19. The waterproof jacket andpocket of claim 16, wherein the flaps are maintained in magneticengagement with the back panel until user actuation.
 20. The waterproofjacket and pocket of claim 16, wherein the actuation means for releasingthe closure means extend along the arms of the jacket to the sleeve endsfor engagement with the user.
 21. The waterproof jacket and pocket ofclaim 20, wherein the actuation means are strings which are received inchannels defined in the sleeves of the jacket.
 22. The waterproof jacketand pocket of claim 15, further including waterproof channels embossedin walls of the further cavity to drain liquid therefrom.
 23. Thewaterproof jacket and pocket of claim 15, configured so as to befluidically isolated from the first cavity.
 24. The waterproof jacketand pocket of claim 15, wherein the back panel of the jacket is sized soas to extend substantially about the backpack when extracted therefrom.25. The waterproof jacket and pocket of claim 15, further including ahood.
 26. The waterproof jacket and pocket of claim 15, wherein the sidepanels of the jacket are sized so as to extend about the side of theuser and the backpack when extracted therefrom.